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Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

SOLLUTION(S)

Engine will not start.

1. Ignition Switch in the “OFF” position.

2. Engine flooded.

3. Fuel Tank empty.

4. Spark Plug not firing.

5. Fuel not reaching carburetor.

6. Carburetor requires adjustment.

1. Move ignition switch to the ON position.

2. See

Starting a Flooded Engine

OPERATION

section.

3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.

4. Replace Spark Plug.

5. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair

or replace.

6. Contact a qualified service center.

Engine will not accelerate, lacks

power or stalls.

1. Grass wrapped around Trimmer /

Brush Cutter Head.

2. Air filter dirty.

3. Spark plug fouled.

4. Carburetor requires adjustment.

5. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet

screen.

6. Compression low.

1. Clear debris and grass from Trimmer / Brush

Cutter Head.

2. Clean air filter.

3. Clean or replace plug

4. Contact a qualified service center.

5. Contact a qualified service center.

6. Contact a qualified service center.

Engine smokes excessively.

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.

2. Air filter dirty.

3. Carburetor requires adjustment.

1. Empty Fuel Tank and refill with correct fuel

mixture.

2. Clean or replace air filter.

3. Contact a qualified service center.

Engine runs hot.

1. Fuel mixture incorrect.

2. Spark Plug incorrect.

3. Carburetor requires adjustment.

4. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet

screen.

1. See

Mixing Fuel / 2-Cycle Oil

OPERATION

section.

2. Replace with correct Spark Plug.

3. Contact a qualified service center.

4. Contact a qualified service center.

Engine will not idle properly.

1. Carburetor requires adjustment.

2. Crankshaft seals worn.

3. Compression low.

1. Contact a qualified service center.

2. Contact a qualified service center.

3. Contact a qualified service center.

Troubleshooting

• Save all instructions

You may have further questions about assembling, operating, or maintaining this Trimmer / Brush Cutter. If so, you can

contact our Technical Service Department at 1-800-737-2112 (English only).

You may also write to:

METL Corporate Office - CORRESPONDENCE ONLY

ATTN: Technical Service –

METL

6700 Wildlife Way

Long Grove, IL 60047

Technical Service

When contacting the Technical Service Department, have

ready:

• Your Name

• Your Address

• Your Phone Number

• Model Number of Product

• Date of Purchase (include copy of receipt for written requests)

If you need assistance or have any questions,

CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800–737-2112

Summary of Contents for S-HBR-3017-SBEZ

Page 1: ...tter Read and save these instructions Refer to this manual each time before using your Trimmer Brush Cutter Record the following for future reference Mfg Date Code __________________ Date of Purchase Attach a copy of your sales receipt Consumer Toll Free Number 1 800 737 2112 KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MODEL Nos S HBR 3017 SBEZ E S HBR 3017 SBEZ For Occasional Use Only If you have a que...

Page 2: ...e danger of Blade Thrust or Kick Back Blade Thrust and Kick Back may occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it does not immediately cut Safety Definitions Save all instructions Safety Warning Symbols Control and Operating Symbols Choke Control Cold Start Run Warm Start Fuel Mixture 40 1 Unleaded Gas 2 Cycle Oil Fuel Primer Press 6 times Ignition Switch ON OFF Fuel Mixture 40 1 Unlea...

Page 3: ... wear a face or dust mask if operation is dusty 7 Always wear eye protection that meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI Z87 1 8 Always wear hearing protection which meets or exceeds ANSI standards 9 Thoroughly inspect the area where the Trimmer Brush Cutter is to be used and remove all foreign objects Your equipment can throw small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property dama...

Page 4: ...ter turning the unit off make sure the trimmer line cutting blade has stopped before the unit is set down 18 A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or throttle lever is released Maintain proper control until the blade has completely stopped rotating 19 Never cut with the String Trimmer Head or Blade located 30 inch or more above the ground Never st...

Page 5: ...cement parts and accessories Use of any non Southland parts or accessories could lead to injury damage to the unit and will void your warranty 7 Do not remove or modify any parts Removing or modifying parts could lead to injury damage the Trimmer Brush Cutter and will void the warranty 8 Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease 9 Allow engine to cool and empty the fuel tank before stori...

Page 6: ...able Trimmer Guard with bolt and nut Handle Grip M10 Wrench Spark Plug Wrench Hex Key Wrench Star Drive Key Shoulder Harness 40 1 2 Cycle Engine Oil 3 2 fl oz Operator s Manual Do not operate Trimmer Brush Cutter if it is damaged or not securely and fully assembled If you need assistance or find any parts missing CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 737 2112 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 15 8 11 14 10 12 13 1 16 1 Trimmer Head A...

Page 7: ...e hole in the Cutting Blade see Fig 4 5 Install the Cupped Washer with the raised center away from the Cutting Blade see Fig 4 6 Place the Blade Nut onto the Gear Head shaft 7 Insert the Star Drive Key through the slot in the Flanged Spacer and Gear Head see Fig 5 8 Install the Blade Nut by turning it counterclockwise Tighten the blade nut securely and torque to 190 lbs in minimum Assembly Continu...

Page 8: ...he handle see Fig 11 5 Use the 2 clips on the Throttle Cable to adjust and attach the Throttle Cable to the Shaft and Handle see Fig 12 Assembly Continued Save all instructions To Install Cow Bar Handle C To Attach Shoulder Harness D This unit is equipped with an adjustable shoulder harness for your comfort Always wear shoulder harness when operating the trimmer brush cutter Maintain a firm grip o...

Page 9: ...nch and wipe and any debris from around the fuel cap 9 Remove fuel cap slowly and use a funnel to pour the mixture into the tank and replace the fuel cap 10 Avoid spilling fuel or oil Wipe up all fuel spills 11 Move at least 10 feet 3 meters away from fueling site before starting engine CAUTION Operation Save all instructions Before Starting Engine A Mixing Fuel 2 Cycle Oil Do not smoke or allow s...

Page 10: ...be achieved after the first ten 10 hours of engine operation Engine Break in Period D 9 If you need assistance or have any questions CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 737 2112 1 Release the Throttle Lever and allow the engine to idle for a few moments 2 Move the Ignition Switch to the OFF position Operating the Brush Cutter E 1 Wear shoulder harness before starts the engine see Fig 18 2 Follow the instruction ...

Page 11: ...ebris will be thrown away from you see Fig 21b Trimming Holding the Trimmer Head approximately 3 inches 76 mm above the ground with the Trimmer line angled down towards the grass or vegetation to be trimmed move the Trimmer Head in a sweeping motion from right to left into the grass or vegetation see Fig 22 Scalping Scalping is a technique similar to Trimming but clears all vegetation to the groun...

Page 12: ... 9 With your finger between the Trimmer lines of the loop wrap the lines keeping the lines taut with firm constant tension around the spool in a clockwise direction Make sure to keep each of the Trimmer lines on the proper side of the center divider on the spool see Fig 26 10 Confirm spool spring is secured in proper position on spool see Fig 27 11 While securing the Trimmer line around the spool ...

Page 13: ...ug with a recommended replacement see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Clean and adjust the spark plug gap to 0 024 0 028 in 0 6 0 7mm 5 Install the Spark Plug finger tight in the cylinder head then tighten firmly with the spark plug wrench 6 Replace the insulated spark plug boot 12 Storage 1 Allow engine to cool and empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting in vehicle Use up remaining fuel in the ...

Page 14: ...s adjustment 1 Empty Fuel Tank and refill with correct fuel mixture 2 Clean or replace air filter 3 Contact a qualified service center Engine runs hot 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Spark Plug incorrect 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 4 Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen 1 See Mixing Fuel 2 Cycle Oil in OPERATION section 2 Replace with correct Spark Plug 3 Contact a qualified service center 4 C...

Page 15: ...Technologies LLC shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever including indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of damages may not apply to you This warranty provides the original purchaser with specific rights For infor...

Page 16: ...wo years If any emissions related part on your engine is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by METL Owner s Warranty Responsibilities As the SORE owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner s manual METL recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your SORE but METL can not deny warranty solely for the lack of rece...

Page 17: ...ore the first scheduled replacement the part will be repaired or replaced by METL according to Subsection 4 below Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions herein must be performed at a warranty station at ...

Page 18: ...nt that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage The following emissions warranty parts list is covered 1 Fuel Metering System a Gasoline carburetor assembly and its internal components if so equipped b Fuel filter if so equipped c Carburetor gaskets d Fuel pump if so equipped 2 Air Induction System including a Intake pipe ma...

Page 19: ...mission control system is warranted for two years If any evaporative emission related part on your equipment is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by METL Owner s Warranty Responsibilities As the SORE owner you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner s manual METL recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your SOREs but ME...

Page 20: ...od of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement the part must be repaired or replaced by METL Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted p...

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